Archive for April 28, 2020

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By Jonah McKeown

Amid coronavirus, 'food deserts' thinly stretch aid groups

The coronavirus pandemic has heightened the problem of food insecurity in many areas of the US already classified as “food... Read more

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Pope prays that “prudence and obedience” will prevent return of pandemic

Pope Francis prayed that Christians would respond to the lifting of lockdown restrictions with “prudence and obedience” as he celebrated... Read more

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Pandemic delays beatification of Cardinal Wyszynski

The beatification of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, the former Primate of Poland who heroically resisted Communism, has been postponed because of... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis creates foundation to promote John Paul I’s teachings

Pope Francis has instituted a Vatican foundation to promote the thought and teachings of Venerable John Paul I, who was... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

US religious freedom commission highlights India in annual report

Abuse of Muslims, Christians, and other minorities in India drew the attention of a federal religious freedom watchdog in its... Read more

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At least 15 dead from coronavirus in NY religious orders

The Maryknoll Sisters in Ossining, NY, have lost three of their sisters to COVID-19, and another 30 have tested positive... Read more

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Sexual harassment, discrimination suit filed against head of NY Catholic Charities

A lawsuit filed in Manhattan Federal Court accuses the head of Catholic Charities of New York of sexual harassment and... Read more

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CRS head says coronavirus pandemic could threaten malaria prevention

A Catholic humanitarian agency warned that the coronavirus pandemic may lead to greater cases of malaria-related deaths.  Read more

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Seminarian in Spain returns to roots as doctor amid pandemic

While most of the students at the San Fulgencia Seminary in Cartagena, Spain, returned home when the country declared a... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Protect vital migrant and farm workers during coronavirus, bishops say

The bishops of the United States have called for increased protections and support for farm workers during the ongoing COVID-19... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Vancouver archbishop donates to coronavirus vaccine research

Archbishop Michael Miller of Vancouver has announced that he is donating to the University of British Columbia’s research toward a... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

California legislature likely to skip controversial abortion, parental consent bills

Several controversial bills proposed in the California legislature, including two backed by Planned Parenthood, will likely have no chance to... Read more